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Hepatitis C in dialysis units: the Saudi experience.

Hemodialysis international. International Symposium on Home Hemodialysis - 1 Jul 2007

Karkar Ayman

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a significant health problem, as it can lead to chronic active hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatic carcinoma. Patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment are at increased risk of contracting HCV and other viral infections. This is primarily due to their impaired cellular immunity, underlying diseases, and blood exposure for a prolonged period. Transmission of viral...

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PMID: 17576302
DOI: 10.1111/j.1542-4758.2007.00192.x

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